Gray, TN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gray, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gray?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Gray, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Dec 2025 | Oct 25, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Jan 2026 | Jan 15, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | Sep 27, 2024 · 4 deaths · $39 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Apr 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Aug 2025 | May 26, 2018 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2010 | Dec 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Sep 2010 | Sep 11, 2010 · $150,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gray get?
A normal year brings about 9.2 inches of snow to Gray, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bristol Tri City Ap weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Gray?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 54 miles west-southwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Gray | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 54 mi west-southwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 93 mi north-northwest | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 107 mi south | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Gray
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gray, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 19 miles south-southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 27, 2014, which touched down about 5 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 186 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on October 8, 1960.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Gray's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Gray radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gray, TN?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 54 miles west-southwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gray?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gray the lowest scan from KMRX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gray free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Gray, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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